Podcasts about biomimicry

Humans are a very young species. Compared to the other organisms that we share this planet with, we are novices in how to live in harmony here. Mimicking nature's elegant and efficient structures on the micro and nano-scale has been a major limiting factor in our designs. But we are making progress in learning from nature's structure and chemistry. Doing reactions at ambient temperature and pressure with nontoxic materials is still mostly an aspiration for us; but nature can lead the way. Andrew Meador explores the momentum of different biomimicry applications on the chemical and physical level, and we discuss some mind-blowing examples of how organisms leverage chemistry in their habitat. Connect with Andrew Meador on LinkedIn.Watch Andrew's TEDx talk on biomimicry and birds.Grab some Learning from Nature merch including shirts and sweatshirts.If you want to begin your own learning from nature journey, take a course from Learn Biomimicry. Gain the skills to apply 3.8 billion years of research and development to your business, projects, and daily life.Listeners can save 20% on the Biomimicry Short Course Set, and 10% on the Biomimicry Practitioner and Educator Program with code LEARNINGFROMNATURE or by visiting this link.Thank you Pine Peak Productions for helping to evolve Learning from Nature to the next level! Support the show

In today's episode, you will learn a series of vocabulary words that are connected to a specific topic. This lesson will help you improve your ability to speak English fluently about a specific topic. It will also help you feel more confident in your English abilities.5 Vocabulary WordsGreen Building: (noun) A building designed, constructed, and operated to minimize its environmental impact and maximize energy efficiency.Example sentences: Green buildings use sustainable materials and energy-efficient technologies.Green buildings can reduce carbon emissions and improve indoor air quality.Green buildings often incorporate features like solar panels and rainwater harvesting systems.Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS): (noun) A technology that captures carbon dioxide emissions from large point sources, such as power plants, and stores them to prevent their release into the atmosphere.Example sentences: CCS can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel power plants.CCS technology is still in development and faces technical and economic challenges.CCS can be a valuable tool in the fight against climate change.Biomimicry: (noun) The design and production of materials, structures, and systems that are modeled after biological entities and processes.Example sentences: Biomimicry can inspire innovative solutions to engineering challenges.Biomimicry can lead to more sustainable and efficient technologies.Biomimicry is a growing field of research and development.Electric Vehicle (EV): (noun) A vehicle that is propelled by one or more electric motors, using energy stored in batteries.Example sentences: Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular.Electric vehicles produce zero tailpipe emissions.Electric vehicles can help to reduce air pollution.Hydrogen Fuel Cell: (noun) A device that generates electricity by combining hydrogen and oxygen.Example sentences: Hydrogen fuel cells can be used to power vehicles and stationary power plants.Hydrogen fuel cells produce water as a byproduct.Hydrogen fuel cells have the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.A Paragraph using the 5 vocabulary wordsEco-friendly tech is revolutionizing the way we live and work. Innovations like electric vehicles are reducing emissions and noise pollution, while hydrogen fuel cells offer a clean and efficient energy source. Green buildings, designed with sustainability in mind, incorporate energy-efficient systems and eco-friendly materials. By using biomimicry, we can learn from nature to create innovative solutions, such as self-cleaning surfaces and sustainable materials. Technologies like carbon capture and storage can help mitigate climate change by capturing and storing carbon dioxide emissions. As we embrace these advancements, we move closer to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.If you want to sign up for the free daily English vocabulary newsletter, go towww.dailyenglishvocabulary.com

How does nature make durable materials like corals and seashells without a heat or a kiln? How do peacock feathers get their beautiful colors? Scientists are trying to understand these processes and to replicate them for sustainable human products and design. The field of biomimicry is growing. We'll explore its origins and hear about some of the latest innovations.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

  Replay, from Fall 2008 – but so powerfully pertinent to now… Janine will be speaking at Bioneers (and will be re-joining us as a radio guest in the weeks to come!).   “Biomimicry,” as sine qua non for life on planet… that humans humbly cooperate with Nature's guiding design Genius Again we are drawn to replay this most fantabulous show from the archives with Janine Benyus. Benyus describes herself as “Scientist, animist, poet,” founder of Biomimicry Institute. “Let's learn democracy from bees! Before our arrogance destroys the bees, who truly know how to vote.” “Range voting.” Grief and ingenuity… innovation & limits   biomimicry.net/bios/janine-benyus     *Woof*Woof*Wanna*Play?!?* · www.CoyoteNetworkNews.com · The Visionary Activist Show on Patreon The post The Visionary Activist Show – Biomimicry (replay) appeared first on KPFA.

Dean Carignan and JoAnn Garbin, authors of The Insider's Guide to Innovation at Microsoft, delve into the strategies and practices that have driven Microsoft's most groundbreaking innovations over the past 50 years. From the Xbox revolution to the rise of Bing in AI, Dean and JoAnn share behind-the-scenes stories and insights into the company's approach to innovation. We discuss the risks of fast-following, how not to “get Googled,” the value of biomimicry and infinite innovation loops, the evolution from know-it-alls to learn-it-alls, how to transform a weaponized org chart to open-sourced, extreme collaborator. We talk about how entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs must be storytellers, boundary crossers (“habitual line-steppers”) and salespeople that always build coalitions. We also talk about creating a culture of trust where you can and must “Say It Ugly” to pretty it up later, together.

On today's episode of Architectette we welcome Kira Gould. Kira is a writer, strategist, and convener focused on advancing design leadership and climate action through her company, Kira Gould CONNECT. She is also the co-host of the Design the Future podcast with Lindsay Baker, a Senior Fellow with Architecture 2030, and co-authored Women in Green: Voices of Sustainable Design.We talk about: - Kira's career as a non-architect working in AEC. She elaborates on her family roots in the industry and how she leaned into her passions for writing and sustainability. - We talk about the power of storytelling and how limiting industry jargon and using clarifying language helps to set clear expectations about the design and construction process with clients. - We also chat about the evolution of sustainability from an offshoot to an integral part of practice today with leaders not only leading sustainable initiatives, but the companies where they work.- Kira and I review the lessons and impact of Women in Green and discuss other impactful topics including parenthood, mentorship, Architecture 2030, and developing thought leadership. ____Thank you to our sponsors:⁠⁠⁠⁠Arcol⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a collaborative building design tool built for modern teams. Arcol streamlines your design process by keeping your model, data and presentations in sync enabling your team to work together seamlessly.- Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠ Arcol.io⁠⁠⁠⁠- LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcol-tech⁠⁠⁠⁠- Twitter/ X:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://x.com/ArcolTech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layer⁠⁠⁠ is the workflow platform for buildings, empowering teams to capture field data & photos, connect it to their drawings & models, and create beautiful deliverables & reports.Use Layer to build your own workflow to generate Room Data Sheets from Revit, manage your CA processes such as RFIs or Punch lists, conduct field surveys and much more. The best thing is, it's all connected directly to Revit so you'll never have to copy and paste data between windows again.- Website:⁠⁠⁠ https://layer.team/architectette⁠⁠⁠____Links: Connect with Kira: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiragould/Design the Future Podcast: https://www.designthefuturepodcast.com/Women in Green: Voices of Sustainable Design (2007), Kira Gould with Lance HoseyKira's Book Recommendations (elaborations on the Architectette Website):Multisolving: Creating Systems Change in a Fractured World, Elizabeth Sawin (2024)Flourish: Design Paradigms for Our Planetary Emergency, Sarah Ichioka, Michael Pawlyn (2021)It's Not the End of the World, Hannah Ritchie (2024)What If We Get It Right, Ayana Elizabeth Johnson (2024)Doughnut Economics, Kate Raworth (2017)Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World, and Why Things Are Better Than You Think, Hans Rosling (2018)Shape of Green: Aesthetics, Ecology, and Design, Lance Hosey (2012)Books that were Foundational in Kira's Journey: Cradle to Cradle, William McDonough, Michael Braungart (2002)Biomimicry, Janine Benyus (1997)How Buildings Learn, Steward Brand (1994)____Connect with Architectette:- Website: ⁠⁠⁠ www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠ (Learn more)- Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ @architectette⁠⁠⁠ (See more)- Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠ www.architectette.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠ (Behind the Scenes Content)- LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠ The Architectette Podcast⁠⁠⁠ Page and/or⁠⁠⁠ Caitlin Brady⁠⁠⁠Support Architectette:- Leave us a rating and review!-⁠⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠⁠Music by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

What if we looked to nature first? Innovation often starts in our heads, but what if it began by observing the world around us? Nature has been solving complex challenges for billions of years. In this episode, we dive into the science of biomimicry with Dave Hutchins, Technical Director at the Biomimicry Institute, a non-profit supporting entrepreneurs, engineers, designers, and artists worldwide in learning from nature's genius to inspire solutions, designs, and processes for our planet's most urgent problems.This conversation is packed with vivid examples, offering both an introduction to biomimicry and a practical guide for anyone seeking to harness nature's wisdom in their work. From food systems to textiles, business strategies to new models of collaboration, Dave reveals how nature holds endless inspiration for building a better, more regenerative world.What We Cover:What is Biomimicry? Understanding how nature's time-tested strategies can solve modern challenges.Nature-Inspired Innovation: How biomimicry is shaping industries from food and agriculture to materials science and design.Transforming Food Systems: The role of biomimicry in creating sustainable, regenerative food production and supply chains.Collaboration for Impact: Why cross-disciplinary teamwork is key to advancing biomimicry-driven solutions. Bringing Biomimicry into Business: Practical steps for entrepreneurs and industry leaders looking to integrate biomimicry into their work.Related Links⁠Biomimicry Institute⁠On Being with Janine BenyusThe Kogi on bringing nature into the room Ask NatureAquaporin on using nature's genius to solve for water Iceland Ocean Cluster on 100% fish The Textile Mountain The Telepathy TapesTeeming by Tamsin Woolley-BarkerAn Immense World by Ed YoungConnect with DaveWant to connect with Dave? Subscribe to the Future Food newsletter to access her contact details and the episode transcript. You'll subscription will also power the production of more episodes like this. Get access now!About Analisa WintherAnalisa Winther is an ecosystem developer, consultant, and executive coach for leaders working on food system transformation. For more information on working together visit: Website: www.analisawinther.comNewsletter: www.analisawinther.substack.comInstagram: @analisa.wintherShow Host: Analisa WintherHashtags:FutureFood, RegenerativeAgriculture, Sustainability, Collaboration, InnovationLeadership

  The Green Impact Report Quick take: From Midwestern roots to LEED Fellow status, Kristen Fritsch shares how sustainability becomes second nature in architecture and how biomimicry can inspire truly innovative design solutions. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Kristen (Atchity) Fritsch, AIA, LEED Fellow, WELL AP is a Senior Associate and Director of Sustainability at Elkus Manfredi Architects where she has been implementing initiatives related to the AIA 2030 Commitment, healthy materials and embodied carbon.  Her role also involves advising and assisting design teams with LEED, WELL, materials and systems research, and performance analysis such as solar mitigation and daylighting concepts.  She has led firm-wide training on sustainable design practices and the greening of office operations and practice. Outside the office she has taught design studios at the Boston Architectural College on using biomimicry in the design process and is a member of the Board of Directors for Built Environment Plus (USGBC MA). Kristen is also a member of the LEED Materials Technical Advisory Group for USGBC.

Have you ever had a business idea that sounded too wild to work? Don't dismiss it just yet! In this episode, Deborah sits down with Vanessa Thompson to discuss the power of innovation and sustainability in building a thriving business. If you've ever doubted your ideas because they seemed too different, this conversation will inspire you to embrace your creativity and take action. Success often comes from the boldest ideas, so don't be afraid to be unique! Here are the things to expect in the episode:How sustainability can drive innovation and business success.Some businesses that have successfully integrated sustainability into their models and achieved success.The superpower of active listening, particularly for women leaders.How nature-inspired solutions (biomimicry) can lead to groundbreaking innovations.And much more! About Vanessa:Vanessa Thompson is a sustainability and finance expert with a decade of experience at the UN Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, the World Bank, JLL Spark Ventures, and Silicon Valley startups. Her podcast has featured icons like Olympian Venus Williams and top industry leaders. A Summa Cum Laude graduate of U.C. Berkeley (B.S. Environmental Economics) with an MBA from Santa Clara University, Vanessa's upcoming book explores sustainable leadership as a driver of business innovation. Connect with Vanessa Thompson!Website: https://www.the-sustainability-experts.com/Vanessa's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessathompson5/The Sustainability Experts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sustainability-experts/The Sustainability Experts Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sustainability-experts/id1727766301Book Recommendations:Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey by Jane Goodall   Connect with Deborah Kevin:Website: www.deborahkevin.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher Check out Highlander Press:Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

The bone and joint structures in mammal tails help them keep their balance. Could those benefits be adapted for robots? And, in her first children's book, conservationist Bindi Irwin takes little readers on a journey through Australia Zoo.In Search Of The Best Tail For BalanceIf you have met a cat, you've probably at some point been amazed by how acrobatic they are. They're able to reorient themselves effortlessly, even in midair. It turns out that a lot of that twistiness comes down to having a top-tier tail. While most reptile tails can swing only in one plane of movement, mammal tails have more joints, leading to better inertial control. That lets mammals tweak their balance better, much as holding a balance pole can help an acrobat navigate a tightrope.In a recent study published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface, researchers explored the biomechanics of different tails, and considered how a better tail could help build a better robot. Dr. Talia Moore, a roboticist at the University of Michigan, and Dr. Ceri Weber, a cellular and developmental biology postdoc at UC San Diego, join Host Flora Lichtman to talk tails.Bindi Irwin Encourages Kids To Become ‘Wildlife Warriors'Almost 30 years ago, conservationists Terri Irwin and the late Steve Irwin captured the world's attention with their show “The Crocodile Hunter.” It introduced millions of people to Australia Zoo and the strange, often scary, sometimes cute, critters from Down Under.Now, Terri and her children—Bindi and Robert—are at the helm of the zoo, which is the setting for Bindi's new children's book, You Are a Wildlife Warrior!: Saving Animals & the Planet. In it, Bindi takes little readers and her own daughter, Grace, on an adventure through the zoo.Host Flora Lichtman talks with Bindi about her family's legacy, how motherhood fuels her approach to conservation, and what it's like to run a zoo.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Nature's greatest designs are being “borrowed” by engineers, scientists, and inventors to solve some of humanity's toughest problems. But here's the truth: we're not creating anything new—we're stealing from God's genius!    Join Eric Hovind and Dr. Don DeYoung as they explore the fascinating world of biomimicry, showcasing jaw-dropping examples of how human innovation pales in comparison to God's perfect design.    Watch this Podcast on Video at: https://creationtoday.org/on-demand-classes/stealing-from-god-the-truth-about-biomimicry-creation-today-show-412/  Join Eric LIVE each Wednesday at 12 Noon CT for conversations with Experts. You can support this podcast by becoming a Creation Today Partner at CreationToday.org/Partner

Can faith be a driving force in the fight against climate change? And how do Islamic principles shape environmental responsibility?Hosts Joycelyn Longdon and Yewande Omotoso, together with Tariq Al-Olaimi, named one of 10 Muslim men shaping the world and one of the first 100 certified Biomimicry specialists globally. Whether you are part of the 84% of the world's population who identify with a religious group, or not, we all can learn from this conversation.From the ethical foundations of Islamic finance to the principles of environmental responsibility in Islam, they discuss how religious values can inspire sustainable practices, equitable economies, and collective care for the planet. Tariq shares insights on why integrating faith-based approaches is essential for building a just and effective climate movement.As Ramadan begins, this episode asks: Can faith-driven solutions help create a more sustainable world?What can you do?Here are some concrete things you can do: Share this podcast! The video version on YouTube is subtitled in Arabic, Bahasa and other languages. Learn more about Islamic Finance by visiting the Ummah for Earth website, where you can join as an individual or as an organisation.Download, read and share with friends and family, the “Islamic Finance and Renewable energy report” to know more about the sector and its potential to increase investments into renewable energy as a climate action tool.Listen to the Podcast for Earth, an initiative by Greenpeace MENA and The Arab Youth Green Voices Network that highlights issues related to Faith and the environment, Islamic values and protecting Earth, youth and the climate movement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the FoodTech Junkies Podcast, host Sharon Cittone sits down with Liana Thompson, co-founder Aquaai, a pioneering robotics startup tackling ocean and waterway health. Liana shares her journey from journalism to climate tech entrepreneurship, highlighting how Aquaai is developing cutting-edge robotic solutions to combat water scarcity and promote marine conservation. Discover how Aquaai harnesses biomimicry to create efficient, affordable underwater drones, and the broader implications of their work on biodiversity and climate resilience. Liana also sheds light on the challenges of scaling a climate-tech startup, navigating funding landscapes, and fostering education and community engagement in ocean preservation.Episode Timestamps:00:00 Introduction: Waterways and Carbon Sinks00:11 Food Tech Junkies intro00:52 Guest Introduction: Liana Thompson of Aquaai02:11 Liana's Journey from Journalism to Robotics05:56 The Mission and Vision of Aquaai14:56 Challenges in Water Scarcity and Climate Impact18:27 Aquaai's Global Expansion and Market Entry25:34 Funding and Commercialization Challenges37:57 The Role of Education and Community Engagement41:26 Closing Thoughts and Future Projects

In a world increasingly dominated by sterile, lifeless buildings, one architect is on a mission to reawaken our innate connection to the natural world. Amanda, CEO of the Biomimicry Institute, is a passionate advocate for biophilic design - the practice of incorporating elements of nature into the built environment to enhance human health, wellbeing and productivity. "Many of our buildings today are like barren tombs, where people's souls and creativity go to die," Amanda laments. Her own experiences working in windowless offices, devoid of natural light, fresh air and sensory stimuli, left her feeling disconnected and uninspired. This personal frustration fuelled her determination to transform the way we design the spaces we inhabit. Amanda's journey began with her childhood in a small English village, where she spent endless hours immersed in the outdoors. Travelling through Australia and Southeast Asia as a young adult further opened her eyes to the profound relationship between architecture, culture and the natural environment. "I saw buildings that were so in tune with the climate, responding to it in a way I'd never witnessed before," she recalls. This epiphany set Amanda on a path to redefine the role of the architect, moving away from the "hero on a horse" mentality of individual, ego-driven design towards a more holistic, place-based approach. Biophilic design, she believes, is not about simply adding a few plants or water features to a building, but rather deeply understanding the unique ecology, climate and community of a site, and weaving those elements seamlessly into the fabric of the structure. Amanda points to the humble termite mound as a prime example of biomimicry in action - traditional architecture that mimics the natural ventilation systems of these industrious insects. "It's the same principle we see in biophilic design, creating buildings that are climatically responsible and connected to place," she explains. The benefits of this approach are well-documented. Studies have shown that access to natural light, views of greenery and sensory connections to the outdoors can significantly improve health outcomes, productivity and learning. Yet, Amanda laments, the majority of our schools, hospitals and workplaces remain stubbornly disconnected from the natural world. "We've created this separation between humans and nature, which has allowed us to destroy ecosystems and indigenous cultures without remorse," she says. "Now, we need a revolution in the way we design and think about the built environment." Amanda envisions a future where forests and green spaces reclaim the urban landscape, where buildings are designed to support not just human inhabitants, but all living systems. It's an ambitious vision, but one she believes is essential if we are to address the pressing challenges of our time, from climate change to biodiversity loss. "We have the knowledge and the tools to create buildings that are truly in harmony with nature," Amanda says. "What we need now is the collective will to make it happen." Amanda has an unwavering passion and a lifetime of experience in the field, and encourages us all to create a biophilic, biomimetic future, one that reconnects us to the natural world and, in doing so, restores our own sense of purpose and belonging. https://amandasturgeon.com.auIf you like this, please subscribe!Have you got a copy of the Journal? You can now subscribe to the digital edition or purchase a copy directly from us at the journalofbiophilicdesign.com or Amazon. If you like our podcast and would like to support us in some way, you can buy us a coffee if you'd like to, thank you xWatch the Biophilic Design Conference on demand here www.biophilicdesignconference.com Credits: with thanks to George Harvey Audio Production for the calming biophilic soundscape that backs all our podcasts. Did you know our podcast is also on Audible, Amazon Music, Spotify, iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher, vurbl, podbay, podtail, and most if not all the RSS feeds?Facebook https://www.facebook.com/journalofbiophilicdesign/Twitter https://twitter.com/JofBiophilicDsnLinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/company/journalofbiophilicdesign/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/journalofbiophilicdesign

As we enter the winter solstice, exploring the dark that inevitably comes before the light, we're considering new ways to think about gifting, yes, and what of commerce?  What of a community that reverses the epidemic of loneliness pervasive in our modern society?  Can we do better?  That's up in the latest Are We Here Yet? Podcast to close season X and 2024.  I'm joined by Veronica Mangio, founder of the Minneapolis-based Gifting Grove and once again by my good friend from Grand Isle County, Vermont based Byron Garcia of Natural Designs.  Veronica is the inspiring founder of Gifting Grove, a company dedicated to facilitating community that can involve creating meaningful, sustainable, and handcrafted gifts that leave a lasting impact, sharing time, and skills. Her vision is rooted in promoting conscious gifting, empathy in an epidemic of loneliness, and supporting local artisans/organizations, fostering environmental and social well-being.  Veronica has turned her passion for sustainability and community into a thriving business redefining how we think about giving.  Referenced in our episode Braiding Sweetgrass Wall Kimmerer Our episode on Biomimicry with Byron Garcia on the Innova802 series The Giving Tree: Shel Silverstein (link to the youtube video) Artist Neri Oxman Strong Towns  

This week, we engage in a captivating conversation with Lex Amore, a trailblazer in mind-body healing and an advocate for integrating natural world-inspired nutrition and health practices. In this episode, Lex shares her transformative journey from a high-impact career in journalism and PR tied to the oil and gas industry to becoming a beacon of sustainability and holistic healing. Driven by personal battles with chronic pain from a back injury and a traumatic brain injury, Lex discovered the power of biomimicry—applying nature's interconnected strategies to solve human design challenges. Dive deep as Lex discusses founding her innovative practice, "Heal with Amore," designed to help individuals navigate their healing journeys using biomimicry principles. Learn how she combines interconnected health aspects like sleep, nutrition, movement, stress, and mind-body connections, and why she emphasizes balancing challenges with growth opportunities. Lex passionately details her journey of rejecting spinal surgery for holistic approaches involving mobility specialists, improved nutrition, and mind-body practices. Listen as she credits Dr. Howard Schubner's concepts on mind-body syndrome for significant progress in her recovery and highlights the profound influence of unprocessed trauma on physical pain. In this enriching dialogue, Anjel B Hartwell and Lex Amore explore the importance of a comprehensive approach to healing, integrating traditional medicine with alternative therapies and ancestral wisdom. They stress the role of love, acceptance, and the concept of viewing oneself as an ecosystem within a larger natural world. Join us as we unravel the essence of healing through perspective, dedication, and the dynamic relationship between humans and nature. Whether you're suffering from physical pain, chronic stress, or simply seeking a holistic path to wellness, this episode is a treasure trove of inspiration and actionable insights. What You Will Learn  What personal experiences led Lex Amore to shift her career from journalism and PR to sustainability and healing practices? How does Lex Amore describe the principles of biomimicry and their application in solving human design challenges and healthcare? What are the core aspects of health that Lex focuses on in her practice, and how does she address their interconnectedness? How did Lex Amore's own experiences with chronic pain and back injuries influence her approach to healing and recovery? In what ways does Lex incorporate the wisdom of nature to inspire and guide her health and nutrition practices? How does Lex differentiate the roles of a coach and a therapist in helping individuals heal from psychological wounds? What insights does Lex provide on the influence of unprocessed trauma on physical pain and the body's healing journey? What practical advice does Anjel B Hartwell give to listeners who are inspired to explore holistic healing practices? Why does Lex Amore emphasize the importance of viewing oneself as interconnected with nature and an ecosystem? What steps does Lex take to create a “healing squad” that integrates traditional medicine, alternative therapies, and ancestral wisdom? Connect with Lex Amore Lex's Website Instagram Resources Special link for the Wickedly Smart Women community: The Career & Life Fulfillment Quiz Apply to Qualify for Enrollment in the Wickedly Smart Women's Start Smart 30 Day Intensive™ Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women on X Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343  Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com

"I started my career as a Mechanical and Hydraulic Engineer but soon realised my passion was designing buildings for people and planet. I effectively facilitate and manage sustainability outcomes within projects. I enjoy inspiring people, sharing knowledge and creating great team relationships." In this inspiring episode, sustainability consultant Trish shares her passion for creating a built environment that respects and regenerates nature. Trish discusses integrating biophilic and regenerative principles into construction, focusing on reusing, repurposing, and healing the land rather than exploiting it. Her approach challenges the disposable culture of modern building practices, advocating for structures designed to last over a century.

In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin's Laura Leay interviews Nancy Sottos, the Maybelle Leland Swanlund Endowed Chair and head of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois–Urbana Champaign (UIUC), and Justine Paul, a former student at UIUC who now holds a position at DuPont, about their work with frontal polymerization. By mimicking patterns in biological materials such as shells, their research group took a multidisciplinary approach to control crystalline patterning, which ultimately enabled them to control mechanical properties of polymers. By applying heat, they made slight changes in the chemical reactions to achieve specific crystalline patterns. This work was published in a recent issue of Nature.

In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin's Laura Leay interviews Reza Moini of Princeton University about his group's development of an enhanced additive manufacturing technique to fabricate cementitious materials with excellent fracture toughness. They based their design of the material on the double-helical or double-bouligand structure of coelacanth fish scales that resist deformation. In order to fabricate the material, Moini's research team used a two-component robotic additive manufacturing process. The extrusion system was controlled using specialist algorithms. This work was published in a recent issue of Nature Communications.

In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin's Sophia Chen interviews postdoctoral research fellow Rohit Pratyush Behera and Prof. Hortense Le Ferrand of Nanyang Technological University in Singapore about their design of a strong and tough ceramic that absorbs energy, inspired from biology. They borrowed microscopic designs found in a mollusk, a mantis shrimp, and the enamel casing surrounding human teeth. The researchers stacked round discs of aluminum oxide particles in horizontal layers in a helical structure, then encased the structure in an extra protective layer made of alumina nanoparticles. The aluminum oxide in the discs is designed to respond to an external magnetic field, modifying the orientation of the discs layer by layer, consequently adjusting the properties of the ceramic composites. This work was published in a recent issue of Cell Reports Physical Science.

How does nature make durable materials like corals and seashells without a heat or a kiln? How do peacock feathers get their beautiful colors? Scientists are trying to understand these processes and to replicate them for sustainable human products and design. The field of biomimicry is growing. We'll explore its origins and hear about some of the latest innovations.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

In this episode Allan and Drew consult Tim Rohrbaugh, who has done quite a lot of research and work on the practical applications, deployment, use cases and limits of GenAI and LLM. Flavors and incarnations of AI - GenAI, Expert Systems, ML... Biomimicry and Allan's weird sea cucumber references Practical LLM deployment - Tim's maxims Offline or online?  Open or proprietary models? Precision, accuracy, asking the right questions in the first place Your smartest employee as your limiting factor Probabilistic vs. deterministic outcomes Hallucinations - not necessarily a negative term How long before we get the person out of the loop? The actual skills required to be a "GenAI engineer" Getting started at home - hardware and models Fabric AI and patterns It's a great show and you will most definitely learn a lot!  Thank you Tim, thank you, listeners!  Y'all be good now!

How might Biomimicry help us understand the context of a problem in order for us to respond locally, not with one-size-fits-all solutions?In this episode, I speak with Bronwen Main and Frank Burridge. Bronwen is a landscape architect and co-founder of Main Studio, where she focuses on sustainable, nature-inspired designs that transform urban spaces. Her work emphasizes ecological restoration, community well-being, and biodiversity, creating environments that encourage people's communion with nature. Bronwen also contributes as a lecturer and mentor, sharing her expertise with emerging architects. Through her innovative projects and community engagement, she promotes environmentally responsible design practices that blend aesthetics with ecological integrity and sustainable urban living.Frank is an architect and co-founder of Main Studio, a creative practice that blends architecture, art, and landscape design with ecological and community-focused principles. As a Teaching Associate at Monash University and a registered architect with the Architects Registration Board of Victoria, Frank is known for his innovative, sustainable projects. His work includes high-profile projects like Zac Efron's planned “Futurecave” in New South Wales, embodying his commitment to creating functional, environmentally harmonious spaces. Bronwen and Frank are the architects (along with Ibuku) who are designing Green School' Biomimicry for Regenerative Design Lab, a first of its kind space in a K-12 school, where learners of all ages come together to explore and apply biomimicry principles for regenerative design We discuss:

Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with Christa Avampato, a storyteller, climate activist, and a beacon of hope in New York City. Christa shares her journey of resilience, from growing up on an apple farm amidst adversity to becoming a fervent advocate for environmental protection. As a biomimicry scientist and business expert, she's dedicated to reshaping the way we think about sustainability and human design. Christa's optimistic outlook on healing—both personally, having survived cancer, and globally, through climate action—offers a refreshing perspective on the collective responsibility we all share for our planet's future. Join us as we explore her insights on the need for kindness in urban settings, the urgency of transitioning to clean energy, and her inspiring plans for fostering environmental restoration and community engagement. 00:00 Author, speaker, biomimicry enthusiast, product developer.04:20 Dedicated New Yorker with kind, soft exterior.08:02 Limited TV growing up, spent time outside.12:38 Species migrating north due to climate change.15:48 Solutions exist beyond big oil's influence.19:43 Contact officials, not social media, for change.21:27 Participating in democracy and environmental actions matters.26:14 Individuals can significantly impact biodiversity and sustainability.29:22 Utilize existing infrastructure for luxury electric buses.33:14 Focus shifted from science to lifestyle impact.37:21 ESG reporting is voluntary, often superficial.38:34 Weekly climate actions shared via online platforms.43:45 Cancer survivor finds joy, anticipates environmental lawsuit.48:04 Art inspires hope; Berkeley explores cleaner energy.49:40 Visit Art Heals All Wound's website to contribute or communicate. Don't forget to go to my website and leave me YOUR story of belonging to feature on a future episode!Buy Me a Coffee!Follow Christa Avampato! InstagramLinkedInWebsiteFollow Me!●      My Instagram ●      My LinkedIn●      Art Heals All Wounds Website●      Art Heals All Wounds Instagram 

Questions, suggestions, or feedback? Send us a message!Our guest today is Janine Benyus, who is the Co-founder of Biomimicry 3.8. She is a biologist, innovation consultant, and author of six books, including Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature. Since the book's 1997 release, Janine's work as a global thought leader has evolved the practice of biomimicry from a meme to a movement, inspiring clients and innovators around the world to learn from the genius of nature.She has personally introduced millions to biomimicry through two TED talks, hundreds of conference keynote presentations, and a dozen documentaries such as Biomimicry, produced by Leonardo DiCaprio's Tree Media, 11th Hour, Harmony, and The Nature of Things with David Suzuki, which aired in 71 countries.In 1998, Janine co-founded the Biomimicry Guild with Dr. Dayna Baumeister. That consultancy morphed into Biomimicry 3.8, a B-Corp social enterprise providing biomimicry consulting services to clients like Nike, General Electric, Herman Miller, Procter and Gamble, and Levi's.In 2006, Janine co-founded The Biomimicry Institute, a non-profit institute to embed biomimicry in formal education and informal spaces such as museums and nature centers. Over 11,000 members are now part of the Biomimicry Global Network, working to practice, teach, and spread biomimicry in their region. In 2008, the institute launched AskNature.org, an award-winning bio-inspiration site for inventors.Janine believes that the more people learn from nature's mentors, the more they'll want to protect them. This is why she writes, speaks, and communicates so prolifically about biomimicry.We talk about:Learning from biological systemsWaging war against nature rather than allyingHow profitable emulating nature can beFitting form to functionHow ant colonies inspire mobile phone networksThe dependence of the agricultural system on oilPhotosynthetic Reaction CentreNature is the best chemistAI helping the detective work of biologistsLet's get inspired by nature!Web: www.whereshallwemeet.xyzTwitter: @whrshallwemeetInstagram: @whrshallwemeet

The Biomimicry Institute's Launchpad program supports scientists and designers who are addressing some of our biggest challenges with nature-inspired ideas. Every year, a cohort of innovators from around the world comes together to learn from each other and receive guidance and inspiration through mentoring, networking, and community-building. Dave Hutchins is the Launchpad Program Manager and dives into what it takes to get a biomimetic product to the next stage and the pathways that The Biomimicry Institute offers for folks who are in this space. Dave is an engineer, entrepreneur, creator, and educator who is passionate about expanding and deepening the biomimicry ecosystem. Whether you are pursuing a project or just want to peek behind the curtain, listen in for some motivation and a good dose of hope!  Explore The Launchpad.Learn more about The Biomimicry Institute.Grab some Learning from Nature merch including shirts and sweatshirts.If you want to begin your own learning from nature journey, take a course from Learn Biomimicry. Gain the skills to apply 3.8 billion years of research and development to your business, projects, and daily life.Listeners can save 20% on the Biomimicry Short Course Set, and 10% on the Biomimicry Practitioner and Educator Program with code LEARNINGFROMNATURE or by visiting this link.Thank you Pine Peak Productions for helping to evolve Learning from Nature to the next level! Support the show

How might biomimicry be an ethical approach to a thriving planet rather than just another way to make cool products for money?In this episode, I speak with Henry Dicks. Henry is an environmental philosopher and philosopher of technology. He holds a doctorate from the University of Oxford and lectures in environmental philosophy and ethics at University Jean Moulin Lyon 3 and Shanghai University and in the philosophy of biomimicry at the Institut Supérieur de Design de Saint-Malo. We discuss:

Lyn Falk is founder and president of Retailworks, Inc. – an award-winning branding, design, display and consulting firm specializing in retail, corporate, and hospitality spaces. She has devoted over 35 years to teaching and helping retailers and business professionals build healthy, purposeful and productive spaces that move hearts, minds & merchandise. Her expertise in retail design, business, science, consumer behaviour and environmental psychology has helped her develop designs that not only meet but often exceed her client's projected goals/sales. Lyn is a passionate advocate of biophilic design. From her perspective, it is important all the time, humans are part of nature and need to reconnect with the environment rather than living in a built environment that pulls us away from nature. Early in her career she was really keen on healthy design, sustainable design and eco-friendly design and took an early interest in Biomimicry and Biophilia.In this podcast, Lyn describes herself as a long-term preacher and educator in the sphere of biophilic design. To her, "Everything is energy, even this brick building I'm in is made from molecules and atoms and energy,", and different materials like glass, wood, and brick vibrate differently, affecting our senses and well-being. She emphasizes the importance of natural materials like wood, which have not undergone extensive processing and retain their original energy. Her designs always include the immediate benefits of incorporating natural elements like plants, natural light, and fresh air into design and as many other elements the brief allows.Lyn's design philosophy is rooted in the understanding that we are fundamentally part of nature, not separate from it. "We cannot exist without abiding by the laws of nature," she says. "We've perhaps been forced into built environments that pull that out of the environment, but we're now seeing the results of that." Those results, according to Lyn, are all too apparent in the retail and hospitality sectors, where a focus on maximizing profits has often come at the expense of human needs.Lyn believes that by reintegrating nature into our built spaces through elements like natural light, plants, and natural materials, we can not only improve the customer experience, but also the wellbeing of employees. "I always say if I had to work in a cubicle, just shoot me," she laughs. “We are living nature, and we've been put in buildings that are static and not necessarily living, breathing buildings.”The key, Lyn argues, is understanding how our senses and subconscious respond to different environmental cues. For instance you can increase dwell time by having your customers listen “to the right genre of music for your target market and for the product that you're selling and your brand the right genre of music at the right volume and the right aroma, people think they were only in your store for a shorter period of time than they actually were."Ultimately, Lyn's vision for a future painted with the “Magic Brush of Biophilia” is one where biophilic design is the norm, not the exception. "Lush green and beautiful, clear blue. It's greens and blues, but all different shades, and just the depths of the green is amazing and enveloping. And the clear, deep, different coloured shades of blue that make you be able to breathe and see and there's clarity."As the world grapples with the consequences of our disconnection from nature, Lyn's advocacy and insight in this podcast serves as a powerful reminder that the solutions may be found in reconnecting with the very essence of what makes us human.www.retailworksinc.comHave you got a copy of the Journal? You can now subscribe to the digital edition or purchase a copy directly from us at the journalofbiophilicdesign.com or Amazon. If you like our podcast and would like to support us in some way, you can buy us a coffee if you'd like to, thank you xBook tickets to the Biophilic Design Conference here www.biophilicdesignconference.comCredits: with thanks to George Harvey Audio Production for the calming biophilic soundscape that backs all our podcasts. Did you know our podcast is also on Audible, Amazon Music, Spotify, iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher, vurbl, podbay, podtail, and most if not all the RSS feeds?Facebook https://www.facebook.com/journalofbiophilicdesign/Twitter https://twitter.com/JofBiophilicDsnLinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/company/journalofbiophilicdesign/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/journalofbiophilicdesign

How might we create participatory, community-based technologies inspired from Nature with the interests of life in mind?In this episode, I speak with Daniel Kinzer. Daniel is the founder of Pacific Blue Studios, a network of youth-powered exploration, design and innovation studios leveraging biomimicry, traditional ecological knowledge and conservation technologies and focused on co-creating thriving, regenerative communities across Hawai'i and around our blue planet. He is an educator, designer, adventurer and ocean lover, and has spent over a decade living and learning across more than 70 countries and all 7 continents, including an expedition to Antarctica as a Grosvenor Teacher Fellow with National Geographic. We discuss:

Humans view waste as a burden, but nature utilizes waste as a valuable resource in a cycle of continual renewal. The US Environmental Protection Agency estimates 600 million tons of construction and demolition debris is generated every year -- and Mycocycle knows this is an opportunity. Joanne Rodriguez discusses how Mycocycle leverages mycelium (fungal root structures) to consume and eliminate toxins from construction waste and produce raw building materials like MycoFILL, MycoFIBER, and MycoFOAM. Imagine a world where we can safely break down harmful materials, or eliminate the need for those materials in the first place. This impactful bio-inspired company is showing what's possible on the pathway to a truly regenerative future. Explore Mycocycle.Reach the TechCrunch article.Grab some Learning from Nature merch including shirts and sweatshirts.If you want to begin your own learning from nature journey, take a course from Learn Biomimicry. Gain the skills to apply 3.8 billion years of research and development to your business, projects, and daily life.Listeners can save 20% on the Biomimicry Short Course Set, and 10% on the Biomimicry Practitioner and Educator Program with code LEARNINGFROMNATURE or by visiting this link.Thank you Pine Peak Productions for helping to evolve Learning from Nature to the next level! Support the show

Can we learn from nature to solve some of life's most challenging problems? In this episode, Dr. Dayna Baumeister, the co-founder of Biomimicry 3.8, joins us. She is dedicated to applied natural history and passionate about sharing nature's genius. The Wise Effort Show is all about using your energy wisely, and there's a lot we can learn from nature about how to do that. Let's see what we can learn from nature's genius. Listen and learnExamples of Biomimicry in ActionPsychological Insights from NatureAdapting to Change: Lessons from NatureExploring Trust in Nature and Human RelationshipsLessons from Nature on Death and DyingHow to Engage with Biomimicry in Everyday LifeDr. Baumeister shares insights from her extensive work in the field, providing examples of nature-inspired innovations and touching on deeper themes like trust, stress management, and even perspectives on death.Related ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodeWant to become more psychologically flexible? Take Diana's on-demand course, "Foundations of ACT."Diana's EventsReserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Leave a 5-star review on Apple so people like you can find the show.Sign up for the free Wise Effort Newsletter.Become a Wise Effort member to support the show.Follow Diana on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Diana's website.Leave feedback for the showThanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way.Mentioned in this episode:Join Me for a Wise Effort Retreat at Blue Spirit, Costa RicaDr. Diana Hill invites viewers to join

The global push for sustainability has reached a critical juncture, particularly in industries traditionally associated with high environmental impacts, such as chemical manufacturing and mining. These sectors, vital to the global economy, are also significant contributors to carbon emissions and environmental degradation. However, innovative approaches are beginning to transform how these industries operate, making sustainability not just an option but a driving force of innovation. On today's show, you'll meet and hear Tara Karimi, co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Cemvita. Tara and her brother, Moji, bring unique backgrounds -- Moji in petroleum engineering and she in biochemistry -- to the challenge of converting CO2 into the raw materials, known as feedstocks, for new chemicals, materials, and food products. They use of synthetic biology to turn a greenhouse gas into a useful resource. Cemvita's breakthrough is just one of many CO2 capture and conversion strategies that could drastically reduce the carbon footprint of industries that are often criticized for their environmental impact.Cemvita applies biomimicry, the science of learning how nature acts to produce the cornucopia of life-supporting materials. The idea emerged in the early 1980s and now, 40 years later, we're seeing not just occasional biomimetic innovation but potentially industry-transforming changes in strategy and environmental impact. There's a long way to go before, as Tara explains, we reach a carbon neutral and still prosperous economy. Cemvita's approach, which combines organic and inorganic chemistry with the insight to see biomimetic alternatives to heat-intensive chemical refineries by, for instance, seeing a depleted oil well as a natural bioreactor to make gold hyrdogen or replacing leaching ponds filled with toxic chemicals with enclosed, non-toxic processing columns, point to just two of the paths out of our planet-killing industrial models. You can learn more about Cemvita at https://www.cemvita.com.Subscribe to Sustainability in Your Ear on iTunes and Apple Podcasts.Follow Sustainability in Your Ear on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, or YouTube.

Send us a textEver wondered what sustainable farming can teach us about leadership? Join us on the Rebel HR Podcast as we sit down with Dr. Britt Yamamoto, author of "The Soil of Leadership: Cultivating the Conditions for Transformations." Britt shares captivating stories from his global travels and a life-changing experience on a sustainable farm in Kyushu, Japan. Learn about the groundbreaking concept of "growing soil" instead of just plants and how this metaphor reshapes our understanding of nurturing foundational conditions for organizational success.We dive deep into the crucial elements of creating a supportive work environment, much like nurturing nutrient-rich soil for plants. Britt and I discuss the importance of a transitional period where foundational conditions are enriched to support sustainable growth. By adopting new stories and frameworks, rather than relying on superficial fixes, we can cultivate thriving organizations. This conversation challenges traditional productivity norms and emphasizes the significance of rest and reflection, akin to letting a field lie fallow for rejuvenation.In our later discussions, we explore the profound lessons that nature teaches us about leadership and organizational culture through the lens of biomimicry. From the importance of humility and interconnectedness to the revolutionary idea of rest as a radical act, Britt's insights push the boundaries of conventional HR practices. We wrap up by reflecting on the value of slowing down, creating spaces for silence and stillness, and trusting natural systems. Don't miss this thought-provoking episode that promises to revolutionize your approach to leadership and organizational growth.Support the showRebel HR is a podcast for HR professionals and leaders of people who are ready to make some disruption in the world of work. Please connect to continue the conversation! https://twitter.com/rebelhrguyhttps://www.facebook.com/rebelhrpodcasthttp://www.kyleroed.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-roed/

The team at Innova802 enter the solutions-driven world of biomimicry with Vermont entrepreneur Byron Garcia.  Byron is the founder of Natural Designs where he and his team study the natural flora and fauna of the planet for clues to solving some of industry's most pressing issues.  Projects include improvements to data center cooling systems through the mimicry of beetle wings and elephant ears and a whole new class of non-nicotinoid pesticides that prohibit the infestation of pests without killing them or any other organism.   And in The Jazz Room: Re re-visit Joan's 2021 interview with the celebrated Jon Baptiste.  

Explore the concept of biomimicry, where nature's designs inspire human innovation. This episode delves into STEM as we discuss science, technology, and engineering. Learn how one engineer in the 1940s imitated a natural plant process to create new technology! In the companion Nature's Tech Wonders Video Class included in the No Sweat Nature Study membership, explore the various technologies that assist in animal care and conservation. See how a tracking device works and how technology can be used to create prosthetics and wheelchairs for animals. As always, you'll create a fantastic nature journal page to go along with the class! Join No Sweat Nature Study LIVE at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. Use the code NOSWEAT for 50% off your first month of a monthly membership. BUY GIFT CERTIFICATES for friends and family to join No Sweat Nature Study LIVE →  ourjourneywestward.com/downloads/no-sweat-nature-study-live-gift/ Visit the biomimicry show notes page to see a macro image of a burr, as referenced in the episode. Share pictures of your nature studies on Instagram or Facebook. Be sure to tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them! Sponsor: The Wonder World Podcast Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and review if you enjoy the episodes. Thank you! It helps the podcast so much! :)

Our coastlines are crucial buffer zones for climate chaos. Yet the current building strategies for concrete coastal marine construction can lead to low biodiversity, which impacts ecosystem health and water quality. ECOncrete's technology involves texture agents and molds that increase biological performance by creating a macro-surface that encourages organisms to colonize. This innovative company has implemented more than a dozen large-scale projects globally and is expanding rapidly as demand increases. By turning to nature for inspiration, we can adapt to the changing climate while also benefiting marine ecosystems globally. Explore ECOncreteGrab some Learning from Nature merch including shirts and sweatshirts.If you want to begin your own learning from nature journey, take a course from Learn Biomimicry. Gain the skills to apply 3.8 billion years of research and development to your business, projects, and daily life.Listeners can save 20% on the Biomimicry Short Course Set, and 10% on the Biomimicry Practitioner and Educator Program with code LEARNINGFROMNATURE or by visiting this link.Thank you Pine Peak Productions for helping to evolve Learning from Nature to the next level! Support the Show.

Biomimicry (noun): the design and production of materials, structures, and systems that are modeled on biological entities and processes. Founder Capella Kerst invented a material that mimics a geckos' gravity defying grip. This industrial velcro could be a multi-billion dollar industry, and geCKo Materials is shooting for the moon. I mean, they're already on the International Space Station... how hard can it be? Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Charles Hudson, Mac Conwell and Jesse Middleton. ... Watch the geCKo Materials pitch on YouTube @thepitchshow To invest with us, become an LP in thepitch.fund *Disclaimer: No offer to invest in geCKo Materials PBC is being made to or solicited from the listening audience on today's show. The information provided on this show is not intended to be investment advice and should not be relied upon as such. The investors on today's episode are providing their opinions based on their own assessment of the business presented. Those opinions should not be considered professional investment advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Think Theory Radio we delve into the world of Biomimicry! From the very beginning of human evolution we have been imitating elements of nature to prosper and survive. How & what did early humans create from mimicking animals? Which technologies and everyday products were inspired by the living world? How can we learn from the environment to create better systems, fight climate change, eliminate pollution, and develop more sustainable energy?!

What is biomimicry and how does it apply to healing?Today we continue our mini series speaking with mental health professionals such as therapists, somatic educators, social workers, and other professional caregivers. Our guest today is Gabes Torres— a psychotherapist, organizer, and artist! In this episode of the Moonbeaming Podcast, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener and guest Gabe Torres talk about time as a living thing, practicing sustainability in therapy work, and shifting from ANTI-isms to building and creating change. In this special episode, you'll hear about:The concept and realization of home and how to create itBiomimicry and how we can apply itLearnings from relationshipHealing abandonment woundsIf you're curious about how to apply biomimicry in your life or if you're burnt out from therapy work or social work, this episode is for you.About Gabes Torres: Gabes Torres is a psychotherapist, organizer, and artist with her work focusing on the interplay of mental health, the arts, spirituality, and justice oriented practice. She has an M. A. In Theology and Culture and Counseling Psychology, both graduate degrees were accomplished in Seattle, the city where she organized with abolitionist and anti imperialist groups at a local grassroots level. In her clinical practice, Gabes pays attention to healing from racial and migration trauma while decolonizing the therapeutic space from white western modalities. Gabes writes for Yes Magazine, an independent publisher of Solutions Journalism, with stories that uncover environmental, economic, and social justice intersections. She is also a poet and singer songwriter, and was also a contributor to this year's Many Moons. She was born and raised in the countryside of the Philippines. MORE:gabestorres.comgabestorres.substack.cominstagram @ gabestorresGabes' articles on Yes Magazine REFERENCES:Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals by Alexis Pauline GumbsUses of the Erotic: The Erotic as Power (Sister Outsider) by Audre Lorde (PDF)Oscillation Framework (Guidebook) by Gabes Torres MOONBEAMING LINKS:Join the Moon Studio Patreon.Buy The Moon BookSubscribe to our newsletter.Find Sarah on Instagram.

(Conversation recorded on June 25th, 2024)   Although artificial intelligence tends to dominate conversations about solving our most daunting global challenges, we may actually find some of the most potent ideas hiding in plain sight in the natural world around us. In this episode, Nate is joined by Janine Benyus, who has spent decades advocating for biomimicry – a design principle that seeks to emulate nature's models, systems, and elements to solve complex human problems in ways that are sustainable and holistic. What would our social and technological innovations look like if we started from the foundational requirement that they create conditions conducive to life? In what ways has biomimicry been inspiring projects for the last few decades, revolutionizing everything from energy production to food storage? How can we take biomimicry to a deeper level, changing the way we design and build to be attuned with local habitats and ‘return the favor' to nature – helping foster cleaner and more resilient ecosystems?    About Janine Benyus: Janine Benyus is a biologist, innovation consultant, and author of six books, including Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature, in which she popularized an emerging discipline that emulates nature's designs and processes to create a healthier, more sustainable planet.  In 1998, Janine co-founded Biomimicry 3.8, the world's leading nature-inspired innovation and training firm, bringing nature's sustainable designs to 250+ clients including General Electric, Google, Herman Miller, Levi's, and Microsoft.  In 2006, Janine co-founded The Biomimicry Institute, a non-profit that empowers people to create nature-inspired solutions for a healthy planet. The Biomimicry Institute runs annual Design Challenges, a Global Network of tens of thousands of educators and entrepreneurs, and AskNature.org, the award-winning bio-inspiration site for inventors.   Support Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future Join our Substack newsletter Join our Discord channel and connect with other listeners   Show Notes and More Watch this video episode on Youtube   

Stewart Alsop's guest on the Crazy Wisdom Podcast is Beckett Dillon, an AI innovator renowned for creating the Anima biomimicry and Nexus internal knowledge map LLM models and data sets. Their conversation covers a range of topics, including the intricacies of biomimicry, the concept and implementation of knowledge maps in AI, and the innovative experiments Beckett has conducted to enhance AI responses. Additionally, they touch on the ethical and practical implications of AI development and the importance of open-source contributions in the field. For more insights, you can connect with Beckett through his Linkedin page.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:00 Introduction to the Crazy Wisdom Podcast00:40 Understanding Knowledge Maps01:30 Experimenting with Knowledge Maps05:01 Personal Journey and Professional Background08:34 Challenges and Opportunities in AI and Social Media18:19 Audio Engineering Insights23:24 Building a Business with AI28:06 Exploring the Open Source Nature of LLaMA29:41 Understanding Data Set Generation Restrictions31:33 The Role of Apache in Open Source Licensing33:46 Challenges and Controversies in Open Source AI40:01 The Future of Personal AI Assistants44:08 Regulation and the Open Source Community48:23 The Importance of Freedom of Information53:47 Learning and Experimenting with AI55:25 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsKey Insights1-The Power of Knowledge Maps in AI: Beckett Dillon emphasizes the transformative potential of knowledge maps, which extend the concept of knowledge graphs by integrating metadata into LLMs. This approach enhances the model's ability to generate nuanced and contextually rich responses, demonstrating a significant leap in AI's capability to handle complex queries and connect disparate pieces of information.2-Biomimicry and AI Innovation: Beckett's work with the Anima models showcases the intriguing intersection of biomimicry and AI. By drawing inspiration from natural systems, he has developed innovative methods to improve AI training and response generation, highlighting the untapped potential of looking to nature for technological advancements.3-Open Source AI as a Collaborative Frontier: The discussion underscores the critical role of open-source contributions in AI development. Beckett advocates for the accessibility and collaborative spirit of the open-source community, which drives innovation and democratizes AI technology, making advanced tools and frameworks available to a broader audience.4-Challenges and Opportunities in AI Training: Beckett's insights into AI training processes reveal the complexities and creative solutions involved in developing high-performing models. His use of experimental approaches, such as embedding extensive metadata and leveraging unconventional prompts, illustrates the innovative strategies needed to push the boundaries of what AI can achieve.5-Ethical Considerations and Regulation in AI: The conversation touches on the ethical implications of AI development, particularly regarding corporate control and regulatory capture. Both Stewart and Beckett express concerns about the potential for misuse and the need for balanced regulation that protects innovation while preventing exploitation and harm.6-The Role of Personal LLM Assistants: Beckett envisions a future where individuals have their own personal LLM assistants tailored to their specific needs. This concept reflects a shift towards more personalized and autonomous AI systems, which can significantly enhance productivity and provide customized support in various aspects of life.7-AI as a Tool for Lifelong Learning: The episode highlights AI's potential as a powerful educational tool. Beckett's journey from an audio engineer to an AI innovator, facilitated by his self-taught exploration using AI, exemplifies how these technologies can empower individuals to acquire new skills and knowledge, fostering continuous learning and personal growth.

Globally, more than 1.6 billion tonnes of food is wasted every year -- and in India, 40% of produce goes to waste before it even reaches grocery store shelves. By learning from plant protection mechanisms, Deepak Rajmohan of GreenPod Labs has developed a solution: using natural plant extracts to activate those built-in defenses. The simple yet effective solution is a satchel that can be dropped into produce transportation to slow down the ripening rate and limit microbial growth. All at ambient temperature with no toxic chemicals or extra plastic packaging. Listen in to hear how GreenPod Labs is making an impact in the market and on our planet. This episode will share a behind the scenes look into the biomimicry process and hopefully reveal that this practice is not only possible, but it's happening!Explore GreenPod Labs.Watch the innovation highlight video from World Economic Forum. Grab some Learning from Nature merch including shirts and sweatshirts.If you want to begin your own learning from nature journey, take a course from Learn Biomimicry. Gain the skills to apply 3.8 billion years of research and development to your business, projects, and daily life.Listeners can save 20% on the Biomimicry Short Course Set, and 10% on the Biomimicry Practitioner and Educator Program with code LEARNINGFROMNATURE or by visiting this link. Thank you Pine Peak Productions for helping to evolve Learning from Nature to the next level! Support the Show.

Biomimicry is a practice that learns from and mimics the strategies found in nature to solve human design challenges in a regenerative way. The Biomimicry Institute empowers people to create nature-inspired solutions for a healthy planet. Their goal today is for biomimicry to become a natural part of the design process, to create a new generation of innovators who support all life on this planet. Jared brings his entrepreneurial background and startup coaching experience to the Biomimicry Institute, where he supports startups as they commercialize biomimetic innovations that are addressing major climate and environmental issues. Before joining the Institute, Jared developed and ran startup training programs with Penn State University's incubator and accelerator programs and was the Program Director of Thought For Food, a global community of food and agriculture entrepreneurs. He is the creator of the open-source startup training toolkit Startup Guts, was an initial founding member of the AgTech company GreenTowers, and started a small food preservation company in rural Kenya. He has an Executive Certificate in Social Impact Strategy from the University of Pennsylvania, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University. Show Notes: [1:21] - What is biomimicry? Jared explains what this means and how understanding biomimicry can help us solve a lot of climate challenges. [3:36] - Jared did not begin his career in this space. He shares how he found himself in the climate space and why it has become so important to him. [6:40] - You can't predict future customers if you don't understand their past behaviors. [7:34] - One of the most successful and exciting programs the Biomimicry Institution offers is a startup support program called The Ray of Hope Accelerator. [8:29] - Jared shares some of the data and statistics that show the success from The Ray of Hope Accelerator. [11:58] - Jared describes some of the companies that are a part of the Biomimicry Institute's portfolio. [13:21] - If we work with nature instead of against it, we can make things stronger. [14:36] - There is a lot to learn from nature and many ways to apply what we learn. [16:18] - A key component of the Biomimicry Institute's support is education. [19:25] - Jared shares how he and his team stay up to date on their own education and learning in the industry. [22:54] - What sets the Biomimicry Institute apart? [25:13] - There are several things that Jared is excited about when it comes to new technologies and new things to explore that could impact the climate world. [28:51] - This area has a ton of growth opportunities and potential for positive change. Links and Resources: Biomimicry Institute Website

In this all-new episode, Krista engages biomimicry pioneer Janine Benyus in a second, urgent conversation, alongside creative biomimicry practitioner Azita Ardakani Walton. Together they trace precise guidance and applied wisdom from the natural world for the civilizational callings before us now. What does nature have to teach us about healing from trauma? And how might those of us aspiring to good and generative lives start to function like an ecosystem rather than a collection of separate, siloed projects? We are in kinship. How to make that real — and in making it real, make it more of an offering to the whole wide world?Krista, Azita, and Janine spoke at the January 2024 gathering of visionaries, activists, and creatives where Krista also drew out Lyndsey Stonebridge and Lucas Johnson for the recent episode on Hannah Arendt. We're excited to bring you back into that room.Janine Benyus's classic work is Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature. She is the co-founder of the non-profit Biomimicry Institute. She also co-founded Biomimicry 3.8, a consulting and training company. Azita Ardakani Walton is a philanthropist and social entrepreneur. Her projects have included, among many things, the creative agency Lovesocial and the experimental investment vehicle, Honeycomb Portfolio. Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org.______Sign up for The Pause — a Saturday morning companion newsletter to the On Being podcast season, and our mailing list for news and invitations all year round. Be the first to know as tickets go on sale for the On Being 2025 live national conversation tour.

Our guest this week is Dr Deborah Benham, Biomimicry Educator, Transition Town Co-Lead Link and Deep Nature Connection facilitator - which puts her in a place to really unpick what it will take for us to depart the crumbling remains of late-stage capitalism and build a world based on connection, coherence and community. From her early days as a Marine Biologist, through her PhD on sea otters (I am not remotely envious of someone who gets to study sea otters for 3 years!), to her time in a community near Findhorn and now in a co-housing community in Dorset, Deborah's life has been oriented towards holding a vision of humanity as a helpful species on this planet. As you'll hear, she's the co-Lead Link for Transition Network, the charity which supports the international Transition towns movement; she's a trained Biomimicry Educator and with a background in Jon Young's Deep Nature Connection work, Deborah brings a practical, experiential lived and living toolkit that she shares and teaches - of how we can build thriving human societies, cultures, communities and businesses, designing with and as nature, creating mutual benefit for all life, using tech in life affirming ways, and uplifting justice, kindness and cooperation. We often reach an impasse where we know roughly what needs to happen, but don't have the conceptual or practical tools to bring it into being. Deborah has both - she's fully grounded in the theory of how communities of support, practice and place can come into being and she's teaching and living the practice. In fact - she's one of the core team creating the Nature Connection Camp from 4th - 10th August near Bedford in the UK so if you're around and want to experience the many ways we can weave the four threads she talks about, please hit the link in the show notes. Nature Connection Camp link for Tickets  - https://natureculturenetwork.org/connection-camp/  USE THE DISCOUNT CODE MandaConnection - VALID TILL JUNE 14TH Promo short video - https://youtube.com/shorts/924rR_uZtdA?si=DfbMMEIdg7PSNCwtVideo channel with testimonials from previous camps - https://www.youtube.com/@NatureCultureNetworkFacebook event page - https://www.facebook.com/events/1338787930132432Resource List Connect with DeborahDeborah's website www.deborahbenham.comDeborah on Linked In Deborah on Instagram - Nature's Guide to Thriving WebsitesBiomimicry 3.8Biomimicry InstituteNature Culture Network - UKLiving Connection 1st / 8 ShieldsTransition NetworkBridport Co-HousingEvents, Courses, Online materialsIntroducing Biomimicry to your communityBiomimicry - Ask Nature Learn Biomimicry CourseCapra CourseGaia EducationNature Culture Connection Camp August 2024Nature-Based Village Building (enquire directly to Deborah to join the prototype 2024 membership)ProjectsBonn im Wandel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru2pywGzsH0Liege Food Belthttps://www.theguardian.com/food/2023/jul/16/the-good-life-in-liege-the-start-of-a-food-revolutionResearch and BooksAldrich, Daniel -   social ties in disaster recovery Bregman, Rutger (2021).  Humankind: A Hopeful HistoryMacdonald, Miriam Kate (2022).  Emergent: Rewilding Nature, Regenerating Food and Healing the World by Restoring the Connection Between People and the Wild. Pedersen Zari, M.; Hecht, K. (2020). “Biomimicry for Regenerative Built Environments: Mapping Design Strategies for Producing Ecosystem Services.” Biomimetics 2020, 5, 18. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics5020018  Young, Jon, Ellen Haas and Evan McGown (2009).  Coyote's Guide to Connecting with Nature.Zelenski, J.; Warber, S.; Robinson, J.M.; Logan, A.C.; Prescott, S.L. (2023).  “Nature Connection: Providing a Pathway from Personal to Planetary Health.” Challenges 2023, 14, 16. https://doi.org/10.3390/challe14010016

A special two-month season of On Being starts May 9. Freshly curated conversations from across the On Being archive. Big new conversations and extra offerings. To be present to the suffering and sorrow of this world from a place of love. To accompany each other in this — and accompany the young. To honor the fragility of being human. To keep our capacity for joy alive as a human birthright — and as fuel for resilience. To grasp the relationship between violence and power. To listen to our bodies, and metabolize the distress of our collective nervous system.To practice the power of imagination and create new worlds and new ways of living.To take the natural world as teacher and guide as we stand before the species-level shifts we're called to.To nurture hearts "capacious enough" for the complexities and mysteries of ourselves and each other. Join us.______Sign up for The Pause — a Saturday morning companion newsletter to the On Being podcast season, and news and invitations all year round. Be the first to know as tickets go on sale for the On Being 2025 live national conversation tour.

We talk about wild human inventions inspired by animal designs! Guest: Ellen Weatherford Footnotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZEGyyeNn8trH-FmcchVthmmppq8-XiQlKILt-9fIISk/edit?usp=sharingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scientists who mimic creation's design unknowingly glorify the Creator. __________ For more resources on how to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org. 

In the 1990s, train engineers in Japan built trains able to travel nearly 170 miles per hour. The problem was that when the trains exited a tunnel, the air in front of their bullet-shaped noses expanded rapidly, creating a loud “tunnel boom.” The chief engineer, a birder, looked to the shape of a kingfisher's bill to design long, narrow train noses that parted the air. The trains became both quieter and more efficient.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.